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'I am deeply saddened at the passing of inspirational Uncle Jack Charles. I loved him. I was one of the many who loved him. He was always up for a hug and a yarn when we saw each other around the traps. He always made you feel good. Always had that twinkle in his eyes. He was a gentle, loving, big-hearted man, despite it all. Because of it all. He triumphed over institutional racism, the legacy of colonialism, and the immense suffering, fragmentation, and trauma it left in its wake — to become a brilliant storyteller, actor, artist, potter, musician and tireless worker for Aboriginal justice and rights.' (Introduction)